University of Maryland History
Use these links to learn more about the history of the University of Maryland.
UMD History Timeline
An interactive timeline of the University of Maryland history. Scroll through or jump to a particular date to learn more about what was happening on campus.
MAC to Millennium
An encyclopedia of University of Maryland traditions, answers to frequently asked questions, and many other fun and unusual tales about our campus.
Compiling histories
Tips for developing University of Maryland histories.
Notable events
Notable people
Athletics and student groups
- Track and Field History Highlights
- Football Team Photos
- Terps 125: Celebrating Maryland Football
- The Recorded History of the UMD Madrigal Singers
- Musical Milestone: Celebrating 100 years of the University of Maryland Bands
Departmental histories
- Department of Computer Science: Timeline and History
- iSchool History
- History of the Institute for Molecular Physics
Other histories
- UMD Campus Ghost Tour (View using Google Chrome)
- History of Mortar Board
- Testudo & Company: A gallery of mascot images
- Knowing our History: African American Slavery and the University of Maryland
- Meeting the Challenge of Diversity 1968-1976